Panthers in the Headlines: August 2020
Florida Tech is a one-of-a-kind community. Our faculty, staff, students and alumni continuously strive to achieve their goals, contribute to the greater good and relentlessly pursue greatness—so much so, they’re making headlines.
Secret History of the Homer R. Denius Student Center
The telegram arrived just before Thanksgiving 1966.
Is Esports a Sport?
When Pong, the world’s first commercial video game, hit the market in 1958, it would have been hard to predict that its gaming descendants would be at the center of intense competitions and a multibillion-dollar industry.
Florida Tech Adds Electrostatic Disinfection to Arsenal of COVID-19 Tools
The electrostatic sprayer that the university will use to disinfect areas where a positive case…
Secret History: Let Us Praise an Honorable Man, Q.A. “Hank” Hughes
“There’s [sic] some good memories,” Hank Hughes declared with a sparkle in his eye.
Fabulous Fossils Still Vertical: Season 2, Phil Farber
Welcome to the second season of this eminent series, featured in the School of Psychology’s Journey newsletter, in which I provide proof-of-life that the faculty under which you thrived—or suffered—back when you were young are still more-or-less vertical and doing interesting things.
Panthers in the Headlines: July 2020
Florida Tech is a one-of-a-kind community. Our faculty, staff, students and alumni continuously strive to achieve their goals, contribute to the greater good and relentlessly pursue greatness—so much so, they’re making headlines.
Generosity On and Off Campus Fuels Florida Tech Emergency Relief Fund
FACULTY, STAFF, TRUSTEES UNITE TO SUPPORT THOSE IN NEED. Aided by significant voluntary salary reductions…
Florida Tech Hosts ‘A Discussion of Race on Campus’
Students, faculty and staff Thursday participated in “Let’s Talk: A Discussion of Race on Campus.”
The Secret History of Evans Library
The small woman moved with precision as she rearranged the bookshelf.
The Project Mindset: How Immersive, Hands-On Education Fosters Purpose, Passion and Prosperity
Doug Bianchi ’15, ’18 MBA, was crushed. The fish identification mobile app he had developed for his senior design project at Florida Tech, and which he’d been prepping for a commercial launch in the App Store, already existed.
Remembering Julius Montgomery: A Pioneer. An Advocate. A Legend.
When an astronaut says, “You’re the bravest man I’ve ever met,” you know he is talking to someone special.
From the Frontline: Sgt. Victor Vargas, Security
From the Frontline is an ongoing series highlighting members of the Florida Tech community who are…
The Secret History of the Frueauff Energy Building
Dateline: 1977/1983 Prologue: The Three Mouseketeers The mouse seemed perplexed. It looked as if it…
15 Ways Florida Tech Came Together Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
On March 12, Florida Tech became one of the many universities across the nation that…
The Secret History of Roberts Hall
Dateline: 1970/2020 The building was a problem from the beginning. In 1964, Jerry Keuper had…
Aerospace Engineering Senior Named NASA HUNCH and Blazing Trails Program Host
In addition to being involved with Greek life, Larsen Motorsports (LMS) and the university’s NASA…
From the Frontline: Peter Zappala, Assistant Director of Student Projects, L3Harris Student Design Center
From the Frontline is an ongoing series highlighting members of the Florida Tech community who are…
From the Frontline: Jim Baucom, iDesk, Evans Library
From the Frontline is an ongoing series highlighting members of the Florida Tech community who are…
From the Frontline: Christina Johnson, Panther Dining Hall Supervisor
From the Frontline is an ongoing series highlighting members of the Florida Tech community who are…
From the Frontline: Jared Campbell, Head of Library Information Technology
From the Frontline is an ongoing series highlighting members of the Florida Tech community who are…
From the Frontline: Selvin McLean, Director of Environmental Health & Safety
From the Frontline is an ongoing series highlighting members of the Florida Tech community who are…
For Finals Push and Beyond, Florida Tech Installs Computer Labs at Residence Halls
With finals looming and social distancing in full effect, Student Life and Information Technology teamed…
Panther Parent Donates Nearly 2,000 Masks for Campus Community
Though nearly 10,000 miles separate Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from Florida Tech’s Melbourne campus,…
From the Frontline: Jacqueline Hetherington, Director of Residence Life
From the Frontline is an ongoing series highlighting members of the Florida Tech community who are…
Secret History: Every Day is Earth Day
Dateline: 1968 At noon Christmas Eve 1968 in Melbourne, Florida, shoppers were making last-minute holiday…
From the Frontline: Charles “Sonny” Cherrito, Compliance, Biosafety & Life Safety Specialist
From the Frontline is an ongoing series highlighting members of the Florida Tech community who are…
From the Frontline: Brittany Collins, Director of Holzer Health Center
From the Frontline is an ongoing series highlighting members of the Florida Tech community who…
Southgate Mural Receives “Relentless” Makeover
You can’t miss it. The Panther mural that for more than 20 years has adorned…
Students Pump Up The [X-FILEs] Jam
On Feb. 8, students from several Florida universities gathered on Florida Tech’s campus for the…
WeVENTURE ED Provides Insight For Navigating COVID-19
When Kathryn Rudloff accepted her new role as executive director of weVENTURE, the Bisk College…
Residence Life Director Makes Homemade Masks for Campus Dining Staff
With family, dedication and a very active sewing machine, a member of the Florida Tech…
Florida Tech Announces Virtual Commencement
Coronavirus concerns may have canceled Florida Tech’s traditional Spring 2020 commencement, but social distancing won’t…
Florida Tech Using 3D Printers to Make Face Shields for Health Workers
As befits a university known for innovation and technology – as well as its community…
Florida Tech Community Participates in Virtual Relay for Life
Relay for Life is one of the most widely participated in philanthropy events at Florida…
Tech Transition: How Florida Tech Came Together to Get Classes Online
On the screen, the Infinity-class supercarrier and the much smaller Vulcan science vessel are headed…
Panther Fund to Assist Students Facing Financial Hardship Due to COVID19
All donations coming into Florida Tech’s Panther Fund through May 31 will be used to…
weVENTURE Offers Support for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
weVENTURE, the women’s business center in Florida Tech’s Bisk College of Business, is available to…
Through 50 Years of Trophies, Athletics Director Bill Jurgens Reflects on 50-Year Career
“Go Panthers!” For most, it’s the gameday cheer you’ll hear ringing through the stands at…
Campus Couture: Celebrating the Ruth Funk Center’s First Decade
The Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts opened in August 2009. In the last 10…
Gleason Upgrades Light System: LED In, Retro-Bulb Out
Among the first places new Florida Tech students visit for orientation and the last place…
Florida Tech Hosts First Big Day of Service Benefiting The Children’s Hunger Project
A total of 421 students, faculty and staff members volunteered to participate in Florida Tech’s…
Panthers Send 100+ Survivor Love Letters to The Women’s Center of Brevard
On Jan. 27, the Office of Civic Engagement hosted a Survivor Love Letter event through…
The Secret History of Julius Montgomery: A Profile in Courage
Dateline: 1958, 2020 Many Americans know that in 1947 Jackie Robinson was the first African…
The Secret History of Little Red Schoolhouse
Dateline: 1883, 1970 and 1996 A Meeting in the Garden The five men stood at…
Seraph Brass: 2020 Guest Artist Concert
The Florida Tech Music Department proudly presents a performance by Seraph Brass on Sunday, February…
Student journalists are inspired by speakers, Newseum at the National College Media Convention
Senior design students receive an award for their 2019 documentary By Emily Walker This year,…
Active Shooter/Hostile Intruder Presentation, Jan. 22, 2020
The Florida Tech Department of Security will be hosting an Active Shooter / Hostile Intruder…
International Dining Series: China, Jan. 30, 2020
Come taste the flavors of China with us during January’s International Dinner Series. Each month,…
Dale Dettmer ’71, Florida Tech’s First Jerome P. Keuper Distinguished Alumni Awardee
Dale Dettmer, a partner in the law firm of Krasny and Dettmer, Melbourne, Florida is…
Alumna Dream Achieved: Becoming a TV Meteorologist
Kelly Reardon ’16 is the weekend morning meteorologist for 22News in Springfield, Massachusetts. “As the…
WFIT Market Day, Dec. 4, 2019
Each month WFIT hosts an eclectic Market Day event. A variety of vendors from food…
The Secret History of Squamish
Dateline:1968 “Rouse up, O Young Men [and Women] of the New Age! Set your foreheads…
Day of Giving, Nov. 19, 2019
Join us for Florida Tech’s 5th annual Day of Giving! Your participation matters! Every gift…
Florida Tech String Orchestra Concert (11/14/19)
Live stream available at https://youtu.be/xlBShHJZfiU. The Florida Tech String Orchestra presents “Mythological Journey” on Thursday,…
Florida Tech Concert Choir Concert (11/21/19)
The Florida Tech Concert Choir presents “Let the Spirit Move You” on Thursday, November 21,…
Florida Tech Wind Ensemble Concert (11/18/19)
The Florida Tech Wind Ensemble will present their fall concert on Monday, November 18, 2019…
Florida Tech Panther Big Band Concert (11/25/19)
The Florida Tech Panther Big Band will present “Music of the Swing Era” on Monday,…
Lecture: Shining a Light on The Brain, Nov. 14, 2019
Presented by Dr. Nasri Nesnas.One human brain has more neurons and interconnections than roads and intersections…
ROTC Cadet Commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps
This fall, Alexia Pearah ’19 took the oath of office and was commissioned as a…
Fall Commencement, Dec. 14, 2019
Newly minted Florida Tech graduates will take the stage to accept their diplomas during the…
Fall Discovery Day, Nov. 16, 2019
Discovery Day is a great way to “discover” the Florida Tech campus and experience the…
JFK’s Moonshot Mandate: Then, Now, and Destiny, Nov. 6, 2019
Join us for a special gathering honoring the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon…
Apply now for the 2020 Netherlands Study Abroad
Spend two weeks abroad, taking what you’ve learned in the classroom and experiencing it through different cultures.
Chris Bonanno Reporting for Brevard as Senior Editor and Reporter at Space Coast Daily
Chris Bonanno ’08, ’13 M.S., recently took on the role of senior editor and reporter…
Recent Graduate Hired as St. Johns County Beach Management Expert
At 22 years old, recent ocean engineering graduate Stephen Hammond ’19 was selected from a…
Business Applied: Tourism Impacts on Brevard, Nov. 7, 2019
This 45-minute presentation by Mike Slotkin, Ph.D. will cover some of the key data points…
Treat or Treat, Oct. 19, 2019
Treat-or-Treat is Florida Tech’s annual Halloween festival for families and kids of all ages across…
Make your internship work for you
Internships are critical for students who must show employers they have real job experience. For communication majors, internships aren’t just entries on their resumes – they are portfolio-building necessities.
News Engagement Day is Tuesday, October 1
News Engagement Day is the first Tuesday in October. Join Florida Tech’s communication programs in…
Air Force Logistics Chief Pursues Second and Third Degrees Through Southern Maryland Education Center
Jennifer Johnson ’19 MBA recently graduated from Florida Tech’s Southern Maryland education center, but her…
Ecology Ph.D. Alumna Named FLDOE Teacher of the Year Finalist
Nicole Mosblech ’12 Ph.D. was selected as a Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) Teacher of…
“Stranger Things’ Actress to Deliver Keynote at Gleason, Friday, Oct. 4, 2019
Salem Murphy, the Florida Tech alumna who played the principal of Hawkins High School in…
International Delegates Headed to Melbourne for Innovation Congress, Monday, Sept. 23
Florida Tech and the Harbor City can be added to that list of world-class locales…
Lecture: Animal Cognition at the Zoo, Oct. 10, 2019
During this lecture hosted by Florida Tech’s Lifelong Scholar Society, Dr. Darby Proctor will discuss…
Lecture: Redeeming Peter Jackson’s Hobbit Trilogy, Sept. 26, 2019
During this lecture hosted by Florida Tech’s Lifelong Scholar Society, Dr. Melissa Crofton short clips…
Coastal Water Quality and Technical Showcase, Sept. 27, 2019
Florida Tech is hosting the 5th annual conference on Coastal Water Quality and Technical Showcase…
WFIT Market Day, Sept. 4, 2019
Each month WFIT hosts an eclectic Market Day event. A variety of vendors from food…
Midweek Meditation
Meditation is a beneficial way to ease stress and quiet your mind.
English Conversation Hour – Wednesdays at 5 p.m. in the Library
Practice your English conversation skills with other international students and native speakers in a fun,…
Celebrate the Radiation, Inc. Archives
Join Evans Library and the Harry P. Weber University Archives and Special Collections in celebrating…
Egpyt International Night
Grab your boarding pass and join the Egyptian Students Organization and ISSO for a fun…
Poe’s Spooktacular Tales: From Page to Scream
Friday, November 1, 2019 – Evans Library, first floor – 6:30-8 p.m. The School…
Lecture: Robotics Mining Competition, Sept. 12, 2019
During this lecture hosted by Florida Tech’s Lifelong Scholar Society, Dr. Ronnal Reichard will showcase…
Social Silos: Digitally Connected but Increasingly Alone
Dr. Scott Tilley and the Center for Technology & Society (CTS) will present at Evans…
Changing History By Non-Violent Means: A Southern White Man’s Journey Through the Civil Rights Era
Evans Library After Hours: Changing History by Non-Violent Means a presentation by Rev. Dr. John Baggett
Discover the Power of Summon Search Engine
Get targeted search results for assignments, papers and research using the Library’s search engine. Summon…
It is International Open Access Week!
Join us Wednesday, October 23 at 5:30 p.m. for a presentation on how Open Access…
Text-mining for the practical researcher
DSL Workshop – Thursday, October 31, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. – DSL Classroom, second floor …
Longtime SAC professor, wife honored with university garden renaming
Florida Tech’s 15-acre Botanical Garden is now the Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden. Gordon Patterson, Ph.D., a professor of…
Florida Tech music program enjoying increased enrollments with expanded offerings
Florida Tech’s music program is in its second act in recent years, adding additional classes…
Let’s Talk About Money – Your Money
Managing your personal finances can be confusing and overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be.…
Conversations with Living Books
Join us for an evening of exploration and discovery as members of the Florida Tech…
Exploration Day, Aug. 23, 2019
Florida Tech Exploration Day is an on-campus visit event focusing on students interested in attending…
The Secret History of the World Center for Liturgical Studies
Dateline: 1972-1976 James Lovell, Willam Anders, and Frank Borman On December 24, 1968, eight months…
Lecture: The Evolution Of The Modern Vampire, Aug. 8, 2019
During this lecture hosted by Florida Tech’s Lifelong Scholar Society, attendees will explore what it…
Secret History: The O.A. Holzer Medical Center
Dateline: 1981 Oswald Holzer 1938 The boots gave him away. “The Germans,” the train conductor…
Camps: Aviation Aerospace, July 15 – 19, 2019
The Aviation Aerospace Flight Camp gives students the opportunity to explore the vast and exciting…
Ph.D. Alumna featured in Science Magazine for Work with Florida Coral Reefs
Lauren Toth ’13 Ph.D. is making strides in understanding the degradation of Florida’s coral reefs,…
Camps: Marine & Coastal Engineering, June 24 – 29, 2019
Students interested in gaining experience in oceanography, marine biology, marine science, ocean engineering, and coastal…